Amateur Exam

Rosette Awards

Candidates aged from three to eight years may commence this series of awards. Candidates who have reached their eighth birthday may complete (but not start) this series. Persons with Special Requirements of any age are permitted to take these awards without restriction.

It is required that candidates complete a course of instruction by class or personal lessons in the school which enters them before being accepted for awards. Candidates will perform one Set Routine, which may be danced solo, and one optional rhythmic routine arranged by the teacher at each award. The rhythm routine may also comprise mime, dance exercise or storyline.

Note: The above routine is compulsory for the 3-5 years of both examination purposes and Nationwide events (using the step tap action). The 6-8 years age group my use a 3/4, 1/4, 1 Beat Split. There is no turn.

ORANGE. Latin - Cha Cha Cha

Time Step and Checks from Open CPP and Open PP. Start facing wall after count of 1-2-3.

Steps

Timing

1-5. Cha Cha Cha Chasse to R (RLR) close LF to RF Then transfer wt to RF (mark time action)

A 1/4 turn to R between 4-6 and 1/4 turn to L between 10-12 can be introduced in which case the starting position would be facing DW.

GOLD. Ballroom – Tango

Walk on LF and Natural Rock Turn. Start facing DW

Steps

Timing

1-2. LF fwd. RF fwd.

SS

3. LF to side turning to R

Q

4-5. Replace wt to RF. Replace wt to LF.

QS

6-8. RF back. LF to side turning to L. RF closes to LF

QQS

Grades Examination

Entry

Each candidate will greet the Examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance

Candidates will perform the set routine together as in the syllabus.

Dance Demonstration

Candidates will perform the set dances individually with a partner as in the syllabus.

Knowledge and Understanding

On instruction from the Examiner the candidates will perform the set work required for the Grade being taken. All work should be performed individually, one after another, unless otherwise stated. The music can continue to play or be restarted if necessary. During the solo demonstrations a slower than standard tempo may be used.

Skill

Candidates will demonstrate the practical aspects of the Grade as instructed by the Examiner. All work should be performed individually, one after another, unless otherwise stated. The music can continue to play or be restarted if necessary. During the solo demonstrations a slower than standard tempo may be used.

Exit

Candidates will acknowledge and thank the Examiner before leaving the examination room.

Latin

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)

Dance Demonstration – Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha ChaDemonstrate all routines twice to music with a partner. The Basic Movement in each dance may be danced with or without the standard amount of turn.

Knowledge and UnderstandingClap to music the Samba Rhythm 1a2 1a2 1a2 1a2
Commence with feet together and flat with both knees compressed. Demonstrate to music, the action of the knees and ankles as used in the Samba Bounce Action (&1 &2 &1 &2 &1 &2 &1 &2)

SkillDance with music 1-10 of the Cha Cha Cha Closed Basic ended in Open CPP.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

Length of Examinations15 minutes per 3 candidates

Latin

Procedures

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)

Dance Demonstration – Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha & JiveDemonstrate all routines twice to music with a partner. The Basic Movement is Rumba and Cha Cha may be danced with or without the standard amount of turn.

Knowledge and UnderstandingClap to music the Jive rhythm QQ QaQ QaQ QQ QaQ QaQ Demonstrate with music the basic hip action used in the Rumba showing the transfer of weight from one foot to the other.

SkillDance twice solo with music, the Jive Basic in Place.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

Length of Examinations15 minutes per 3 candidates

Latin

Procedures

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)

Dance Demonstration – Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha & Paso DobleDemonstrate all routines twice to music with a partner. The Basic Movement in Rumba and Cha Cha Cha may be dance with or without the standard amount of turn.

Knowledge and UnderstandingDemonstrate with music:
(Boy) Cha Cha Cha Chasse to Right (RLR) finished in Open CPP.
(Girl) Cha Cha Cha Chasse to Left (LRL) finished in Open CPP – Check form Open CPP – Check form Open PP to show the correct hold and use of the arms. Paso Doble – Demonstrate Solo with music Sur Place, at the same time count the rhythm (8 counts)

SkillDance twice, with music, the following Solo Callisthenic Exercise in Rumba.
Commence by taking a preparatory step back on LF, timed 4 1.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

Length of Examinations20 minutes per 3 candidates

Latin

Procedures

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)

Dance Demonstration – Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha & JiveDemonstrate all routines twice to music with a partner. The Basic Movement is Rumba and Cha Cha may be danced with or without the standard amount of turn.

Knowledge and UnderstandingRumba – Demonstrate and count to music
A preparatory step followed by 1-6 Basic Movement ( 4&1&2&3&4&1&2&3&4&1&)
Jive – Demonstrate and count to music
The Basic in Fallaway. Then repeat this figure relacing the Jive Chasse with a single step timed Slow. Repeat again replacing the Jive Chasse with a tap step movement timed QQ.

SkillDance twice, with music, the following Solo Callisthenic Exercise in Cha Cha Cha.
Commence by taking a preparatory step back on LF, timed 1.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

Length of Examinations25 minutes per 3 candidates

Latin

Procedures

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)

Knowledge and UnderstandingPaso Doble – Demonstrate and count to music
The shaping used during the Sixteen.
Cha Cha Cha – Demonstrate and count to music
2 rhythms, selected by the candidate from the set routine above, that illustrate different timings.

SkillDance twice, with music, the following Solo Callisthenic Exercise in Rumba.
Commence by taking a preparatory step back on LF, timed 4 1.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

Length of Examinations30 minutes per 3 candidates

Latin

Procedures

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)The 3 candidates will work together, prior to the examination, to prepare one “Preparation for Dance” 16 bars (not 3 separate ones). This will encourage working together and can be overseen by the teacher. To be performed twice.

Knowledge and UnderstandingCha Cha Cha – Clap and count to music the Guapacha Timing used in the Time Step (commence with 4&1)
Samba – Demonstrate and count to music
Two figures, selected by the candidate from the set routine above, that illustrate different timings.

SkillDance twice, with music, the following Solo Callisthenic Exercise in Cha Cha Cha.
Commence by taking a preparatory step to side and slightly forward on RF, timed 1.

Cool Down ( with music in character, appropriate for the genre)Perform the set Cool Down in a group.
The Cool Down may be performed in bare feet or the candidates may change into Jazz Shoes.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

Length of Examinations30 minutes per 3 candidates

Ballroom

Procedures

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)

Dance Demonstration – Rhythm Foxtrot, Waltz, TangoDemonstrate all routines twice to music with partner. In each routine the boy’s steps are described, girl’s steps are normal opposite.

Knowledge and UnderstandingClap to music the Waltz.

SkillDance solo with music the Wlatz routine, without turn.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

Length of Examinations15 minutes per 3 candidates

Ballroom

Procedures

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)

Dance Demonstration – Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, TangoDemonstrate all routines twice to music with a partner.

Knowledge and UnderstandingCandidates must know the 8 facing Alignments and be able to show 2 Alignments at the choice of the Examiner.
Show the following foot positions:
Forward – Back – Side – Diagonally Forward – Diagonally Back – Side and Slightly Forward – Side and Slightly Back.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

Length of Examinations25 minutes per 3 candidates

Ballroom

Procedures

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)

Dance Demonstration – Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, TangoDemonstrate all routines twice to music with a partner.

Knowledge and UnderstandingCount to music the timing and clap the accented beat or beats in all four rhythms using two bars of music.
Demonstrate with music the Closed Promenade in Tango Showing the starting and finishing hold.

SkillBoys, dance the Heel Pull.
Girls, dance the Heel Turn

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.

Length of Examinations30 minutes per 3 candidates

Ballroom

Procedures

EntryEach candidate will greet the examiner and hand the examination report to him/her.

Preparation for Dance (with music in Character, appropriate for the genre)

Dance Demonstration – Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, TangoDemonstrate all routines twice to music with a partner.

Knowledge and UnderstandingDance to music whilst giving the timing of the Foxtrot Basic Amalgamation:
Feather Step – Reverse Turn – Three Step – Natural Turn.
Starting with the feet apart, with count, dance without music the Forward Lock Step or Backward Lock Step, showing the use of CBMP.

Skillbr>Dance the Basic Amalgamation in the Waltz, with music, showing CBM and Sway.

ExitCandidates will acknowledge and thank the examiner before leaving the examination room.